A review by readsalattethrillers73
The Nightingale House by Steve Frech

5.0

I was given the opportunity to read and review The Nightingale House in exchange for an honest review. This book is bone-chillingly good (think The Whisper Man mixed with a sweet father/daughter relationship). The story begins when thriller writer Daniel Price reaches the peak of success with his first novel. His wife Nicole and daughter Caitlin decide it’s time to invest in a new home and find the charming and historical Nightingale House. After a quick spin through the house, they know THIS is their house. The excitement is short lived when all three are struck by a drunk driver on the way home and Nicole is killed. Fast-forward to months later and Daniel and Caitlin begin life without Nicole and make the move to Nightingale House. It isn’t long before Daniel begins having hallucinations in the house and Caitlin develops a relationship with an imaginary friend. Daniel begins to think there’s more to this house than meets the eye and a trip to the historical society in town yields even more clues. Woven into this story are excerpts from a 1900’s era journal written by Rebecca, the local pharmacist’s daughter. Rebecca has been making regular visits to Nightingale House and has her own story to tell. This book was enthralling and just what I needed for a Saturday afternoon. The relationship between the father and daughter is absolutely charming and I also loved the historical elements. I’m not typically a fan of supernatural stories, but this was really well done in a fashion similar to The Broken Girls, Sundown Motel. This book will be released on June 19th. Grab your copy!!